Obituaries

Dec 28, 2019

Steve was the beloved son of Erwin and Barbara Boggs, brother of Sheryl Butler (Walt) and uncle of Ashley Butler and brother of Terry Allen Boggs. He has many relatives on the East Coast.

Steve was born in Salinas. The family moved to Gilroy on 1978. He attended Gilroy schools. During high school he worked at Yogurt...

Dec 28, 2019

On December 28, 2019, surrounded by family in his own home, Margarito Reyes passed away peacefully.  He enjoyed 89 years of glorious life, and his family and friends will always remember his generous spirit, strength of character, faith in God, and loving devotion to anyone he knew.

Margarito Reyes was a loving husband, father, grandfather...

Dec 25, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce that Carolyn Sue Winn passed away on Christmas Day, 2019.  Carolyn had suffered through several physical issues over the past months and had a heart attack on December 23 rd .  With family members at her side, she passed away peacefully on the 25 th .

Carolyn was born...

Dec 24, 2019

Daisy Casalegno passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her children, on December 24, 2019. She enjoyed 99 years of life. Her generous spirit, strength of character, faith in God, and loving devotion to her family will always be remembered.

She was the daughter of the late Alibrando and Nanda Massei. She was preceded in death...

Dec 21, 2019

Marilyn Antoinette Walters passed away peacefully in Gilroy on December 21 2019.

Dec 20, 2019

Visitation Saturday, January 11, 2020 10:00 Am - 7:00 PM at Habing Family Funeral Home.

Dec 16, 2019

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Dec 15, 2019

Raul Mancera was 56 years young and is survived by his wife, Gloria, Son's Raul and Greg, and Daughter's Yvette and Vanessa. Raul has 16 Grandchildren. Raul loved his Family and enjoyed spending time with his Grandkids. Raul found joy in Baking, Laughing, and Tickling his Grandkids. Raul was an avid Oakland Raider fan and enjoyed watching them win....

Dec 12, 2019

Randy Zavala passed away suddenly surrounded by his family and friends. He is survived by Martha and their son Randy and daughter Monica; 5 grandchildren Raymond, Jazlynn, Seriana, Jeremiah and Michael; also survived by his brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Randy was preceded in death by his parents Cecilio and Margarita Zavala.

Randy was a very wise...

Dec 12, 2019

Susan "Susie" Gayle Sterchi died at home in Gilroy surrounded by her family on December 12, 2019.

She was the daughter of Walter and Lois Carroll Sterchi. Susie taught school in the Gilroy public schools for over 30 years at Glenview, Rod Kelley and Las Animas elementary schools.

Susie was born on September 9, 1943...

Dec 11, 2019

Ruben Jimenez Carrasco passed away on December 11, 2019.

Ruben was born December 25 th , 1936 in Rosales, Mexico. When he was 18, he moved to the U.S. to work on a farm. Once he was settled, he became a welder and mechanic which he loved doing. He worked on small aircrafts, cars, and even lawnmowers....

Dec 10, 2019

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Frances Candita Frame, age 106. She passed away peacefully at her home in Half Moon Bay, CA on December 10, 2019.

Frances was survived by her husband, James Frame, 18 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 15 great, great grandchildren.

Her passions were her husband Jim,...

Dec 9, 2019

Doris Aiko (Kuwada) Kunimura, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2019, at the age of 90.  She is survived by daughters Karen, Donna, Kathy, and Diane,  Grand-daughter Allison Aiko Bartelstone (David), Great-Grandson Luke Masaru Bartelstone and Great-Grandaughters Katherine Mason Bartelstone and Charlotte Murray Bartelstone.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Masaru "Moose" Kunimura and son, Mason.  She...

Dec 6, 2019

Kathleen May Alessi, age 93, passed away peacefully at home in Gilroy.  She was the beloved wife of the late Ignatius Alessi who passed away in 2001.  Kathleen was the loving mother of Chuck (Yolanda) Alessi and Judith (Rich) Boitano.  Cherished grandmother of Rob, Julie, Michael, Julian and Lucas and devoted great - grandmother of 10.

Her...

Dec 5, 2019

Judith Day Pisik, age 79, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2019 in Gilroy, CA.

Service will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 12:30 P.M. at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Dixon, CA

Nov 30, 2019

Arthur Merwin Gunter, 83, of Morgan Hill, CA, passed away at home on November 30, 2019. He is survived by Mary Lou, his loving wife of 59 years; his children, Shelli Bettencourt of Morgan Hill, Troy Gunter of Morgan Hill, Britt Gunter of Gilroy, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Merwin was born on July 10, 1936, in...

Nov 28, 2019

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Philip Hernandez, 76, on November 28, 2019 due to his long fought battle with  heart disease. Phil was born in Santa Barbara, CA and raised in Gilroy, CA.  He was the oldest child to Cristina and Mike Hernandez.  He was survived by brother Mike Hernandez and arrives home to...

Nov 28, 2019

Sharon Lou Blaettler Pappani passed away peacefully on November 28, 2019 after a short battle with cancer. She was 77 years old. Sharon was born in Gilroy, CA  to Frances Norma Blaettler (Poncino) and Louis Clarence Blaettler. She spent her whole life in Gilroy, graduating from Gilroy High School and marrying at St. Mary Catholic Church.  Along with her...

Nov 25, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Elizabeth Ann (Mangano) Moretti announces her passing on Monday, November 25, 2019.

Elizabeth was born in Gilroy, California to Bat and Norma Mangano. She was the youngest of two children and was raised in Gilroy. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents, Bat and Norma, and her...

Nov 24, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Roberta Ann (Dexter) Anderson announces her passing.

Roberta was born in San Jose, California to Robert and Betty Dexter. She was the older of two children and was raised in the family home on Pacheco Pass Highway until moving to a family-built home on Canada Road in Gilroy. ...